A recent poll indicates a shift in voter sentiment within Germany, following disagreements surrounding judicial appointments within the governing coalition. The latest “Sonntagstrend” conducted weekly by the polling institute Insa for “Bild am Sonntag” reveals a slight decline for the CDU/CSU, now standing at 27 percent – a one-percentage-point decrease from the previous week.
This marginal decrease places the CDU/CSU a mere three percentage points ahead of the AfD, which currently holds 24 percent. The Social Democratic Party (SPD) remains stable at 15 percent. The BSW (Basis Social Movement) has seen a gain, rising to five percent, a figure that would potentially allow them to enter the Bundestag. The Green Party and the Left Party remain consistent at 11 percent each. The Free Democratic Party (FDP) holds steady at 3 percent, while other parties collectively garner 4 percent.
The poll, based on a survey of 1,205 individuals conducted between July 14th and 18th, 2025, suggests a period of volatility in the political landscape. The slight decrease in support for the CDU/CSU, coupled with the continued rise of the AfD and the potential Bundestag entry of the BSW, introduces complexities to the current political dynamics.
